The yellow-bellied slider (Trachemys scripta scripta) is a land and water turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. This subspecies of Trachemys scripta is native to the southeastern United States, specifically from Florida to southeastern Virginia, and is the most common turtle species in its range. It is found in a wide variety of habitats, including slow-moving rivers, floodplainswamps, marshes, seasonal wetlands, and permanent ponds. Yellow-bellied sliders are popular as pets.